Job Summary: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse (CVICU RN) - Provide direct care to immediate post-operative open heart patients, especially during first-day recovery. - Deliver nursing care in a 10-bed Cardiovascular ICU within a hospital of 36 licensed inpatient beds, serving higher acuity cardiac cases. - Care for a variety of medical and surgical patients, including but not limited to: pediatrics, pre/post PCI, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis. - Monitor and manage hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients, recognizing and intervening in deteriorating conditions. - Operate and manage advanced medical equipment: central lines, A-lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, multiple IVs, and ventilatory support systems (noninvasive and invasive). - Interpret cardiac telemetry and EKG, and perform other critical care monitoring. - Collaborate with providers, healthcare professionals, and allied health staff. - Report to Providers, Charge Nurse, ICU Director, and CNO; provide direction to LPNs, CNAs, Housekeeping, and Dietary staff. - Act as a clinical leader and preceptor for new or less-experienced staff. - Participate in patient care from admission to discharge, including discharge planning. - Maintain and implement established nursing policies and procedures with minimal supervision. - Night shift position; permanent placement with negotiable salary. Minimum Requirements: - High School Diploma or equivalent and Degree from an Accredited Nursing Program. - Recent experience in critical care and open heart recovery nursing required. - Advanced knowledge of critical care nursing principles and procedures. - Skills in operating advanced medical equipment and interpreting EKGs. - Current RN licensure (State of Montana), BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. - Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Shift: Night Shift Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialties: Cardiovascular ICU, CVICU General Certifications: General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS) Please CLICK HERE to view details.